- the atmosphere[singular] the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
- Wind power doesn't release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
- greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere
- Volcanoes and hot springs can emit methane into the atmosphere.
- the upper atmosphere
- pollution of the atmosphere
Extra ExamplesTopics Weatherb1, Spaceb1- The spaceship should re-enter the earth's atmosphere later today.
- Dangerous gases have escaped into the atmosphere.
- Last night's storm had cleared the atmosphere.
- Pesticides can kill wildlife and pollute the atmosphere.
- levels of radiation in the atmosphere
- The northern lights are caused by charged particles in the upper atmosphere.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- lower
- upper
- thick
- …
- enter
- leave
- re-enter
- …
- in the atmosphere
- [countable] a mixture of gases that surrounds another planet or a star
- Saturn’s atmosphere
- The probe will plunge into the planet's stormy atmosphere.
- The outermost part of the sun's atmosphere is called the corona.
- [countable] the air in a room or in a small space; the air around a place
- a smoky/stuffy atmosphere
- These plants love warm, humid atmospheres.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- heavy
- humid
- oppressive
- …
- poison
- pollute
- clear
- …
- [countable, singular, uncountable] the feeling or mood that you have in a particular place or situation; a feeling between two people or in a group of people
- Before the parade, the atmosphere was electric.
- This type of lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere.
- City officials have created an atmosphere of fear.
- Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere.
- There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them.
- The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting).
- The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity.
- a party atmosphere
- The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service.
Extra Examples- His blunt comments really soured the atmosphere.
- His funny remarks lightened the atmosphere.
- She could sense the hostile atmosphere in the room.
- They try to create an atmosphere of calm and security for their children.
- Since their argument there had been a strained atmosphere between them.
- The atmosphere was charged with excitement.
- The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere.
- The whole atmosphere in the stadium changed dramatically.
- the rarefied atmosphere of academic life
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- calm
- comfortable
- congenial
- …
- create
- establish
- maintain
- …
- be charged (with something)
- pervade something
- prevail
- …
- atmosphere between
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ‘vapour’ + sphaira ‘ball, globe’.
Idioms
See atmosphere in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee atmosphere in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic Englisha heavy silence/atmosphere
- a situation when people do not say anything, but feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
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